Jax State News
Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs Presents $250,000 Grant to Jacksonville State University for New Victory Center
09/20/24
The Alabama Department of Veterans Affairs presented a $250,000 grant to Jacksonville State University (Jax State) on Wednesday afternoon to support the launch of the Victory Center, an innovative initiative aimed at providing comprehensive mental health and support services to veterans and their families.
09/20/24
In a historic moment for Jacksonville State University, twins Gemir Scott and Gemira Scott were crowned the 2024 Homecoming King and Queen on Thursday night. It marks the first time in Jax State's history that siblings, let alone twins, have held the prestigious titles of Homecoming King and Queen.
09/20/24
The Jax State Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) chapter is celebrating a second-straight year of excellence after being recognized as a Star Chapter by PRSSA national. This year, Jax State is one of only 39 chapters among the 371 active PRSSA chapters in the country to carry the Star Chapter award.
09/19/24
Dr. Chris McCollough, Professor of Public Relations and Advertising and The Ayers Family Endowed Chair of Journalism and Mass Communication at Jax State, has been elected to serve on the Accrediting Council on Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (ACEJMC). The 25-member body is responsible for formally reviewing and approving accreditation and reaffirming programs seeking academic accreditation in journalism and mass communication worldwide.
09/19/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce its inclusion as one of just eight Alabama colleges featured in The Wall Street Journal's 2025 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings. The university ranks No. 7 among all Alabama institutions and No. 5 among public universities in the state, underscoring its commitment to academic excellence and student success.
09/18/24
Jacksonville State University continued its recent pattern of growth, breaking its enrollment record for the fourth consecutive year in Fall 2024. With 9,955 students now enrolled, the university has added 283 more students compared to last year's record of 9,672, underscoring a sustained upward trend.
09/17/24
A capacity crowd of faculty, staff, and students gathered at Jacksonville State University on Tuesday, September 17, 2024, for a special session of the Alabama Supreme Court.
09/12/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) will observe Constitution Day on Tuesday, September 17, by welcoming the Supreme Court of Alabama for a special oral argument session. The event will be held on the 11th floor of Houston Cole Library and will provide students and the campus community with a unique opportunity to witness the judicial process up close.
09/11/24
In a heartfelt ceremony held on Monday, September 9, Jacksonville State University dedicated a bench and tree in memory of Leah Grace Tarvin, a former student in the Department of Criminal Justice and Forensic Investigation, who passed away in November 2022.
09/10/24
Dr. Breann Murphy, Associate Professor of Public Relations and the Endowed Scholar of Diversity and Leadership in Public Relations at Jacksonville State University, was recently recognized by the Public Relations Division of the Association for Education in Journalism and Mass Communication (AEJMC) for her ongoing research examining efforts of women in leadership roles in public relations at the association’s 2024 annual conference. The honor was made more special because it is Murphy’s third national recognition in the past year from peers in her discipline.
09/10/24
Seven student contributors to Jacksonville State University's student-run news outlet, The Chanticleer, and the student-run radio station, WLJS 91.9 FM, have been named finalists for Pinnacle Awards by the College Media Association. The Pinnacle Awards recognize excellence in student contributions in news and media production on college campuses.
08/29/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is delighted to introduce Dr. Wendy L. Cash, a distinguished alumna, as the new Director of Alumni Engagement.
08/22/24
Jax MIX, Jax State's new signature general education program, launches this semester. The program embeds badged microcredentials, which students may access via courses and events, making Jax State the first in the nation with such an innovative option within general education.
08/21/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) is proud to announce the recipients of the prestigious 2024 Honors Scholarships. This highly competitive scholarship is awarded to only eight outstanding high school seniors each year.
08/20/24
Jacksonville State University (Jax State) and the City of Jacksonville have reached a significant milestone in their longstanding partnership with the signing of a land agreement on Tuesday morning. The agreement, signed by Jax State President Dr. Don C. Killingsworth, Jr., and Jacksonville Mayor Johnny L. Smith, paves the way for constructing a new fire station on the corner of Pelham Rd N and 11th St NW. The signing ceremony took place at the newly opened Jacksonville City Hall.